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Overton Public
School
1:1 iPad Policies
and Procedures
2014-2015
Policies and Procedures for
1:1 iPad Program
Overton Public School
Overton Public School is proud to offer our Overton High School Students Apple iPad devices
for use at school and at home. The 1:1 iPad Program, which provides mobile computing and
wireless technology to Overton Public School Students, has been designed to enhance the
delivery and individualization of instruction.
For students and parents/guardians, the following information is provided to help everyone
understand the expectations and the responsibility of care and use related to receiving an iPad.
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Students will receive instruction from school staff on the proper use of the iPad.
Students will be able to take the iPad home during the school year.
Students are expected to treat the iPad as a valuable piece of equipment.
Students must take all precautions to prevent theft; for example, do not leave the iPad
unattended or in the passenger area of a car.
Students must take precautions to prevent damage to the iPad; for example do not leave
the iPad where there is danger of coming in contact with moisture or excessive heat.
This would include protecting the machine from inclement weather.
The iPad comes with preloaded apps and must not be removed. Students may load
additional apps onto the machine while following the guidelines of the Acceptable Use
Policy.
Students are to use the iPad to access only socially and educationally appropriate
materials and websites.
Students must not use the iPad to purchase goods and services via the Internet.
(Parents/students are charged with full responsibility for any financial obligations incurred
from the inappropriate use of the iPad.)
Students are to use the iPad in accordance with the Overton Public School Acceptable
Use Regulations and to maintain the iPad in accordance with the procedures and
information provided.
Students are expected to adhere to any additional requirements set forth by the
classroom teacher.
iPads are the property of Overton Public School and must be returned at the end of the
academic year, upon withdrawal from Overton Public School, or at the request of a
teacher or administrator. Willful failure to return the iPad in accordance with the stated
conditions will result in criminal prosecution.
Since the iPads are the property of Overton Public School, officials of the school have the
right to review all material stored on or accessed by any iPad. School officials may
revoke a student’s iPad use privileges for misuse or violation of policies.
The 1:1 iPad initiative, which has been adopted by Overton Public School, will enhance learning
for our students using 21st Century Skills. Learning results from continuous dynamic interaction
among students, educators, parents, and the extended community. Effective teaching and
learning with iPads integrates technology into the curriculum anytime, anyplace.
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Table of Contents
1. Receiving Your iPad & iPad Check-in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.1 Receiving Your iPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.2 iPad Check-In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.3 Check-In Fines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2. Taking Care of Your iPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.1 General Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.2 Carrying iPads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.3 Screen Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3. Using Your iPad as School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.1 iPads Left at Home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.2 iPad Undergoing Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.3 Charging Your iPad’s Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.4 Screensavers and Backgrounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.5 Sound, Music, Games, or Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.6 Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.7 Home Internet Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4. Managing Your Files and Saving Your Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4.1 Saving Your Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
4.2 Network Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
5. Software on iPads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
5.1 Originally Installed Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
5.2 Additional Software and restricted Apps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
5.3 Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5.4 Procedure for Re-loading Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
5.5 Software Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
6. Acceptable Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
6.1 Parent/Guardian Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
6.2 School Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
6.3 Student Responsibilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
6.4 Student Activities Strictly Prohibited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
6.5 iPad Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
6.6 Legal Propriety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
6.7 Student Discipline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
7. Protecting & Storing Your iPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
7.1 iPad Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
7.2 Storing Your iPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
7.3 iPads Left in Unsupervised Areas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
8. Repairing or Replacing Your iPad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
8.1 School District Protection Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
8.2 Claims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
9. Student Internet and Computer Access Policy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
10. iPad Insurance Agreement Form (parent signature required) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
11. Student Pledge for iPad Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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1. Receiving Your iPad & Check-In
1.1 Receiving Your iPad
iPads will be distributed each fall during iPad Orientation. Parents and students must
attend a yearly Information Session. Before receiving an iPad, students and parents
must sign and return copies of the following documents:
• iPad Insurance Agreement Form, page 12
• Student Pledge for iPad Use, page 13
• Acceptable Use Policy (part of the Middle/High School Student Handbook)
Any student that needs assistance with iPad insurance fees should contact the principal.
1.2 iPad Check-In
iPads will be returned during the final week of school during student checkout so they can
be examined for serviceability. If a student transfers out of the Overton Public School
District during the school year, their iPad will be returned at that time.
1.3 Check-In Fines
Individual school iPads and accessories must be returned to Overton Public School at the
end of each school year. Students who withdraw, are suspended or expelled, or
terminate enrollment at Overton Public School for any other reason must return their iPad
on the date of termination. If a student fails to return the iPad at the end of the school
year or upon termination of enrollment, that student will be subject to criminal prosecution
or civil liability. The student will also pay the cost of the iPad, or if applicable, any
insurance deductible. Failure to return the iPad will result in a theft report being filed with
the Dawson County Sheriff Department.
The student will be responsible for any damage to the iPad, consistent with the District’s
Insurance Agreement Form and must return the iPad and accessories in satisfactory
condition. The student will be charged a fee for any needed repairs, not to exceed the
replacement cost of the iPad.
2. Taking Care of Your iPad
Students are responsible for the general care of the iPad they have been issued by the
school. iPads that are broken or fail to work properly must be taken to the Principal’s office
for an evaluation of the equipment.
2.1 General Precautions
• The iPad is school property and all users will follow this policy and the Acceptable
Use Policy for technology.
• Only use a clean, soft cloth to clean the screen, no cleansers of any type.
• Cords and cables must be inserted carefully into the iPad to prevent damage.
• iPad and case must remain free of any writing, drawing, stickers, or labels that are
not the property of Overton Public School.
• iPads must never be left in an unattended or unsupervised area.
• Students are responsible for keeping their iPad’s battery charged for school each
day.
• Students must keep their iPad in the protective case, provided by the school, at all
times.
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2.2 Carrying iPads
The protective case provided with the iPads has sufficient padding to protect the iPad
from normal treatment and provide a suitable means for carrying the device within the
school. The guidelines below should be followed:
• iPads must always be within the protective case.
• Limit the number of items carried within a backpack with the iPad to limit the
amount of pressure applied to the iPad screen.
• Avoid bumping the iPad against any surface.
2.3 Screen Care
The iPad screens can be damaged if subjected to rough treatment. The screens are
particularly sensitive to damage from excessive pressure on the screen.
• Do not lean on the top of the iPad at any time.
• Do not place anything near the iPad that could put pressure on the screen
• Do not place anything in your backpack that will press against the screen.
• Clean the screen with a soft, dry cloth or anti-static cloth. Use of harsh chemicals
WILL damage the screen.
• Do not “bump” the iPad against lockers, walls, car doors, floors, etc. as it will
eventually break the screen.
3. Using Your iPad at School
iPads are intended for use at school each day. In addition to teacher expectations for iPad
use, school messages, announcements, calendars, and schedules may be accessed using
the iPad. Students must be responsible to bring their iPad to all classes, unless specifically
instructed not to do so by their teacher. The iPad is the property of Overton Public School.
Therefore, school staff and administration have the right to check any material stored on a
student’s iPad at anytime.
3.1 iPads Left at Home
If students leave their iPad at home, they are responsible for getting the course work
completed as if they had their iPad present. If a student repeatedly (three or more times
as determined by any staff member) leaves their iPad at home, they will be required to
“check out” their iPad from the office for three (3) weeks.
3.2 iPad Undergoing Repair
Loaner iPads may be issued to students when they leave their iPads for repair in the
office. There may be a delay in getting an iPad should the school not have enough to
loan.
3.3 Charging Your iPad’s Battery
iPads must be brought to school each day in a fully charged condition. Students need to
charge their iPads each evening. Only charge your iPad with the provided charger.
3.4 Screensavers and Backgrounds
• Inappropriate media may not be used as a screensaver or background photo.
• Presence of guns, weapons, pornographic materials, inappropriate language,
alcohol, drug, tobacco, and gang related symbols or pictures will result in
disciplinary actions.
• Passwords are not to be used.
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3.5 Sound, Music, Games or Programs
• Sound must be muted at all times unless permission is obtained from the teacher
for instructional purposes.
• Music is allowed on the iPad and can be used at the discretion of the teacher.
• Internet games are not allowed on the iPads. If game apps are installed, they
must meet the requirements of the Acceptable Use Policy.
• All software/apps provided by the district, must remain on the iPad. Data storage
will be through apps on the iPad and email to a server location.
3.6 Printing
Printing will not be available from the iPad. If students need to print anything from their
iPad, they will need to email the document to themselves or their teachers to print from
the email.
3.7 Home Internet Access
Students are allowed to set up wireless networks on the iPads. This will assist them with
iPad use while at home. Printing at home will require the student to follow the same
steps as if printing at school.
4. Managing Your Files & Saving Your Work
4.1 Saving Your Work
Students may save work to the home directory on the iPad on a limited basis. It is
recommended that students email documents to themselves for storage on a flash drive
or District server. Storage space will be available on the iPad – but it will not be backed
up in case of re-imaging. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that work is not lost
due to mechanical failure or accidental deletion. iPad malfunctions are not an acceptable
excuse for not submitting work.
4.2 Network Connectivity
Overton Public School makes no guarantee that the network will be up and running 100%
of the time. In the rare case that the network is down, the district will not be responsible
for lost or missing data.
5. Software on iPads
5.1 Originally Installed Software
The software/apps originally installed by Overton Public School must remain on the iPad
in usable condition and be easily accessible at all times. From time to time the school
may add software applications for use in a particular course. The licenses for this
software require that the software be deleted from iPads at the completion of the course.
Periodic checks of iPads will be made to ensure that students have not removed required
apps.
5.2 Additional Software
Students are allowed to load school appropriate software/apps on their iPads. Overton
Public School will synchronize the iPads to update school provided apps. Students will
be required to synchronize their iPad to update their personal and free apps required by
the school. The following is a list of apps students are restricted from
downloading to their iPads:
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Facebook
Twitter
Snapchat
Vine
Textnow
Textfree
kik messenger
yik yak
askfm
Tinder
Slingshot
This is an initial list of banned apps. Apps can be added at the discretion of the
administration. You will be informed by e-mail if an app has been added to the list
and will have 2 days to remove the app from your iPad.
Consequences for downloading unapproved app,
1st offense - App store turned off on iPad for 1 week. Unapproved app removed by Mr.
Brumm
2nd offense - App store turned off on iPad for 1 month. All non-school essential apps
removed from iPad by Mr. Brumm.
3rd Offense - App store turned off on iPad for remainder of current Semester. All nonschool essential apps removed from iPad by Mr. Brumm.
It does not have to be the same app to constitute a 2nd or 3rd offense. Anytime an
unapproved app is downloaded, it will constitute an offense, ex. Facebook is downloaded
in September. If you download Snapchat after you get your appstore turned back on, it
will be a 2nd offense. Unapproved apps will be checked for daily through the
management software. If you download an app at home and then delete it before school,
this counts as an offense of downloading an unapproved app.
5.3 Inspection
Students may be selected at random to provide their iPad for inspection. These
inspections may include an inspection of all material saved on the iPad.
5.4 Procedure for Re-loading Software
If technical difficulties occur or illegal software or non-Overton Public School installed
apps are discovered, the iPad will be restored from backup to its original state. The
school does not accept responsibility for the loss of any software or documents deleted
due to a re-format and re-image.
5.5 Software Upgrades
Upgrade versions of licensed software/apps are available from time to time. Students
will be required to check in their iPads for periodic updates and syncing.
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6. Acceptable Use
The use of Overton Public School’s technology resources is a privilege, not a right. The
privilege of using the technology resources provided by the District is not transferable or
extendible by students to people or groups outside the District and terminates when a
student is not longer enrolled in the Overton Public School. This policy is provided to make
all users aware of the responsibilities associated with efficient, ethical, and lawful use of
technology resources. If a person violates any of the User Terms and Conditions named in
this policy, privileges may be terminated, access to the school district technology resources
may be denied, and the appropriate disciplinary action shall be applied. The Overton Public
School’s Acceptable Use Policy as well as the Student Handbook shall be applied to student
infractions.
Violations may result in disciplinary actions up to and including suspension/expulsion for
students. When applicable, law enforcement agencies may be involved.
6.1 Parent/Guardian Responsibilities
• Talk to your children about values and the standards that your children should
follow on the use of the Internet just as you do on the use of all media information
sources such as television, telephones, movies, and radio.
• Should you want your student to opt out of having an iPad, you will need to sign a
letter indicating this, stating the reason(s) why, and understand that your student
is still responsible for meeting the course requirements.
6.2 School Responsibilities
• School will provide Internet and email access to its students.
• School will provide Internet blocking of inappropriate materials as able.
• School will provide network data storage areas. These will be treated similar to
school lockers. Overton Public School reserves the right to review, monitor, and
restrict information stored on or transmitted via Overton Public School owned
equipment and to investigate inappropriate use of resources.
• School will provide training on how to appropriately use the iPad.
• School will provide staff guidance to aid students in doing research and help
assure student compliance of the Acceptable Use Policy.
6.3 Student Responsibilities
• Students will use iPads/computers in a responsible and ethical manner.
• Students will obey general school rules concerning behavior and communication
that apply to iPad/computer use.
• Students will use all technology resources in an appropriate manner so as not to
damage school equipment. This “damage” includes, but is not limited to, the loss
of data resulting from delays, non-deliveries, miss-deliveries or service
interruptions cause by the student’s own negligence, errors or omissions. Use of
any information obtained via Overton Public School’s designated Internet system
is at your own risk. Overton Public School specifically denies any responsibility for
the accuracy or quality of information obtained through its services.
• Students will help the Overton Public School protect its computer system/devices
by contacting an administrator about any security problems they may encounter.
• Students will monitor all activity on their account(s).
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Students should always turn off and secure their iPad after they are done working
to protect their work and information.
If a student should receive email containing inappropriate or abusive language or
if the subject matter is questionable, he or she is asked to print a copy and turn it
into the administration.
Students will return their iPad to the office at the end of each school year.
Students who withdraw, are suspended or expelled, or terminate enrollment at
Overton Public School for any other reason must return their individual school
iPad on the date of termination.
6.4 Student Activities Strictly Prohibited
• Illegal installation or transmission of copyright materials.
• Any action that violates existing Board policy or public law.
• Sending, accessing, uploading, downloading, or distributing offensive, profane,
threatening, pornographic, obscene, or sexually explicit materials.
• Use of chat rooms, sites selling term papers, book reports and other forms of
student work.
• Messaging services (i.e. MSN Messenger, ICQ, etc.)
• Internet/computer games
• Use of outside data disks or external attachments without prior approval from the
administration.
• Changing of iPad setting (exceptions include personal setting such as font size,
brightness, etc.)
• Downloading apps which violate the Acceptable Use Policy.
• Spamming – sending mass or inappropriate emails.
• Gaining access to another student’s accounts, files, and/or data.
• Use of the school’s Internet/email accounts for financial or commercial gain or for
any illegal activity.
• Use of anonymous and/or false communications such as MSM Messenger, Yahoo
Messenger.
• Students are not allowed to give out personal information, for any reason, over the
Internet. This includes, but is not limited to, setting up Internet accounts including
those necessary for chat rooms, eBay, email, etc.
• Participation in credit card fraud, electronic forgery or other forms of illegal
behavior.
• Vandalism, (any malicious attempt to harm or destroy hardware, software, or data,
including, but not limited to, the uploading or creation of computer viruses or
computer programs that can infiltrate computer systems and/or damage software
components) of school equipment will not be allowed.
• Transmission or accessing materials that are obscene, offensive, threatening or
otherwise intended to harass or demean recipients.
• Use of the iPad camera to take and/or distribute inappropriate or unethical material.
• Bypassing the Overton Public School web filter through a web proxy.
6.5 iPad Care
Students will be held responsible for maintaining their individual iPad and keeping them
in good working order. Students will be responsible for damages to their iPads.
• iPad batteries must be charged and ready for school each day.
• Only labels or stickers applied by Overton Public School may be applied to the
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iPad.
iPad cases furnished by the school district must be returned with only normal wear
and no alterations to avoid paying a sleeve replacement fee.
iPads that malfunction or are damaged must be reported to the office. The school
district will be responsible for repairing iPads that malfunction. iPads that have
been intentionally damaged from student misuse or neglect will be repaired with
the cost being borne by the student. Students will be responsible for the entire
cost of repairs to iPads that are damaged intentionally or be responsible for full
replacement cost.
iPads that are stolen or lost must be reported immediately to the office and the
Dawson County Sheriff Department.
6.6 Legal Propriety
• Comply with trademark and copyright laws and all license agreements. Ignorance
of the law is not immunity. If you are unsure, ask a teacher or parent.
• Plagiarism is viewed as a form of cheating thus is a violation of the Overton Public
School Student Handbook. Give credit to all sources used, whether quoted or
summarized. This includes all forms of media on the Internet, such as graphics,
movies, music, and text.
• Use or possession or hacking software is strictly prohibited and violators will be
subject to disciplinary action. Violation of applicable state or federal law will result
in criminal prosecution and/or disciplinary action by the District.
6.7 Student Discipline
If a student violates any part of the above policy, he or she will be subject to
consequences as listed in the Acceptable Use Policy and Overton Public School Student
Handbook.
7. Protecting & Storing Your iPad
7.1 iPad Identification
Student iPads will be labeled in the manner specified by the school. iPads can be
identified in the following ways:
• Record of serial numbers and correlated asset tag.
• Overton Public School Label.
7.2 Storing Your iPad
When students are not using their iPads, they should be stored in their locker or kept with
the student. Nothing should be placed on top of the iPad when stored in student lockers.
Students are encouraged to take their iPads home every day after school, regardless of
whether or not they are needed. iPads should not be stored in a student’s vehicle at
school or at home. If a student needs a secure place to store their iPad, they may check
it in for storage in the office.
Do NOT leave your iPad in a place that is experiencing extreme hot or cold
conditions (i.e. car in summer or winter). Extreme heat will damage the unit itself
and extreme cold will cause severe screen damage.
7.3 iPads Left in Unsupervised Areas
Under no circumstances should iPads be left in unsupervised areas. Unsupervised
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areas include the school grounds, lunchroom, computer lab, locker rooms, LMC,
unlocked classrooms and lockers, dressing rooms, busses, and hallways. Any iPad left
in these areas is in danger of being stolen or damaged. If an iPad is found in an
unsupervised area, it will be taken to the office. Violations may result in loss of iPad
privileges and/or other privileges.
8. Repairing or Replacing Your iPad Computer
Students will be responsible for damages to their iPads including, but not limited to, broken
screens, cracked plastic pieces, inoperability, etc. Depending on the damage and whether
or not the damage was accidental or due to a malfunction of maintenance issue, the Overton
Public School District Protection Plan would be used to determine the cost of the repairs. In
the case of intentional damage and/or neglect, the student will pay the full repair or
replacement cost of the device.
8.1 School District Protection Plan
Insurance is available through Overton Public School. The cost of the insurance
protection is $30 annually. Checks must be made payable to Overton Public School and
a separate check must be written for each student. The insurance policy covers one
iPad per student per school year for any costs outside the manufacturer’s warranty.
Purchasing the insurance is not required, but students are responsible for all
repair/replacement costs. Refer to the following coverage table for repair costs with and
without insurance.
Claims
With Insurance
Without Insurance
Lost iPad
$300
Full Replacement Cost
Destroyed iPad (total loss)
$200
Full Replacement Cost
Stolen iPad (Police Report
$200
Full Replacement Cost
Required)
iPad Repairs – Less than
Covered
Full Repair Cost
$100
iPad Repairs – More than
$100
Full Repair Cost
$100
*Power adapter, cover or any school-owned accessories are not included. These items require
a full replacement cost with the exact same item.
8.2 Claims
All protection plan claims for accidental damage or maintenance must be reported and
filed with the office. In cases of theft or loss, students or parents must file a police or fire
report and bring a copy of the report to the office before an iPad can be replaced with the
School District Protection Plan.
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Student Internet and Computer Access
Students are expected to use computers and the Internet as an educational resource. The
following procedures and guidelines govern the use of computers and the Internet at school.
I.
Student Expectations in the Use of the Internet
A.
Acceptable Use
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Students may use the Internet to conduct research assigned by teachers.
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Students may use the Internet to conduct research for classroom projects.
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Students may use the Internet to gain access to information about current
events.
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Students may use the Internet to conduct research for school-related
activities.
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Students may use the Internet for appropriate educational purposes.
B.
Unacceptable Use
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Students shall not use school computers to gain access to material that is
obscene, pornographic, harmful to minors, or otherwise inappropriate for
educational uses.
2.
Students shall not engage in any illegal or inappropriate activities on school
computers, including the downloading and copying of copyrighted material.
3.
Students shall not use electronic mail, chat rooms, instant messaging, or
other forms of direct electronic communications on school computers.
4.
Students shall not use school computers to participate in on-line auctions,
on-line gaming or mp3 sharing systems including, but not limited to Aimster
or Freenet and the like.
5.
Students shall not disclose personal information, such as their names,
school, addresses, or telephone numbers outside the school network.
6.
Students shall not use school computers for commercial advertising or
political advocacy of any kind without the express written permission of the
system administrator.
7.
Students shall not publish web pages that purport to represent the school
district or the work of students at the school district without the express
written permission of the system administrator.
8.
Students shall not erase, rename or make unusable anyone else’s
computer files, programs or disks.
9.
Students shall not share their passwords with fellow students, school
volunteers or any other individuals, and shall not use, or try to discover,
another user’s password.
10.
Students shall not copy, change or transfer any software or documentation
provided by the school district, teachers or another student without
permission from the system administrator.
11.
Students shall not write, produce, generate, copy, propagate or attempt to
introduce any computer code designed to self-replicate, damage, or
otherwise hinder the performance of any computer’s memory, file system,
or software. Such software is often called, but is not limited to, a bug, virus,
worm, or Trojan Horse.
12.
Students shall not configure or troubleshoot computers, networks, printers
or other associated equipment, except as directed by a teacher or the
system administrator.
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Students shall not take home technology equipment (hardware or software)
without permission of the system administrator.
Students shall not forge electronic mail messages or web pages.
Enforcement
A.
Methods of Enforcement
1.
The district monitors all Internet communications, Internet usage and
patterns of Internet usage. Students have no right of privacy to any Internet
communications or other electronic files. The computer system is owned by
the school district. As with any school property, any electronic files on the
system are subject to search and inspection at any time.
2.
The school district uses a technology protection measure that blocks
access to some Internet sites that are not in accordance with the policy of
the school district. Standard use of the Internet utilizes a proxy serverbased filter that screens for non-curriculum related pages.
3.
Due to the nature of filtering technology, the filter may at times filter pages
that are appropriate for student research. The system administrator may
override the technology protection measure for the student to access a site
with legitimate educational value that is wrongly blocked.
4.
The school district staff will monitor students' use of the Internet through
direct supervision and by monitoring Internet use history to ensure
enforcement of the policy.
B.
Consequences for Violation of this Policy
1.
Access to the school’s computer system and to the Internet is a privilege,
not a right. Any violation of school policy and rules may result in:
a.
Loss of computer privileges;
b.
Short-term suspension;
c.
Long-term suspension or expulsion in accordance with the Nebraska
Student Discipline Act; and
d.
Other discipline as school administration and the school board deem
appropriate.
2.
Students who use school computer systems without permission and for
non-school purposes may be guilty of a criminal violation and will be
prosecuted.
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Overton Public School
iPad Insurance Agreement Form
2014-2015
I, ___________________________________, agree that my student and I have read and will
(parent/guardian)
comply with all policies and procedures within the “1:1 iPad Policies and Procedures” document.
We wish to purchase the school-provided insurance policy for a $30 fee. I understand that this
policy covers one (1) Apple iPad device that is the property of Overton Public School described
within for one student for one school year. I also understand that by purchasing this insurance,
we are still responsible for any repair costs according to the coverage table contained in this
handbook.
Parent/Guardian (Please print first & last name):_____________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature: ________________________________ Date: _______________
Student Name (Please print first & last name):_______________________________________
Student Signature: ___________________________________ Date: ___________________
Student Grade: ________________________
Phone Number: __ (______) __________________________________
I, _____________________________, agree that my student, ________________________,
(parent/guardian)
(student)
and I do not wish to purchase the school-provided insurance policy for a $30 fee. I understand
that my student and I are responsible for all costs incurred to one (1) Apple iPad device that is
property of Overton Public School described within for the prescribed student.
Parent/Guardian Signature: _____________________________________
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Overton Public School
Student Pledge for iPad Use 2014-2015
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I will use my iPad in ways that are appropriate, meet Overton School expectations, and
are educational.
I will use appropriate language when using e-mails, journals, wikis, blogs, or other forms
of communication. I will not create, or encourage others to create, discourteous or
abusive content. I will not use electronic communication to spread rumors, gossip, or
engage in activity that is harmful to other persons.
I understand that my iPad is subject to inspection at any time without notice and remains
the property of Overton Public School.
I will follow the policies outlined in the iPad Handbook and the Acceptable Use Policy
while at school, as well as outside the school day.
I will take good care of my iPad.
I will never leave my iPad unattended.
I will never loan out my iPad to other individuals.
I will know where my iPad is at all times.
I will charge my iPad’s battery daily and arrive at school with my device charged.
I will keep food and beverages away from my iPad since they may cause damage to the
device.
I will not use of the iPad camera to take and/or distribute inappropriate or unethical
material
I will not disassemble any part of my iPad or attempt any repairs.
I will protect my iPad by only carrying it while in the case provided. I will not remove my
iPad from the case provided by Overton Public School.
I will not place decorations (such as stickers, markers, etc.) on my iPad or provided case.
I will not deface the serial number iPad sticker on any iPad.
I will file a police report in case of theft, vandalism, and other acts covered by insurance
as well as report to the administration of Overton Public School.
I will be responsible for all damages or loss caused by neglect or abuse.
I agree to return the iPad, case, and power cords in good working condition.
I agree to the stipulations set forth in the above documents including the 1:1 Policies and
Procedures, the Acceptable Use Policy, the iPad Insurance Agreement Form, and the
Student Pledge for iPad Use.
Student Name (please print first and last name): _____________________________________
Student Signature: _____________________________________ Date: __________________
Parent Name (please print first and last name): ______________________________________
Parent Signature: ______________________________________ Date: __________________
Individual school iPads and accessories must be returned to Overton Public School at
the end of each school year. Students withdraw, are suspended or expelled, or terminate
enrollment at Overton Public School for any reason must return their individual school
iPad on the date of termination.
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